Natural Moonstone - light blue and blue adularescence - 4.478 ct - oval cabochon
Believe in the power of nature with this stunning Natural Moonstone. Its light blue and blue adularescence will captivate you, while its 4.478 ct weight gives it presence and substance. The oval cabochon cut showcases its beauty, making it the perfect addition to your collection.
Natural Gems Belgium Certification : CA-MOON024LB-002-138
IDENTIFICATION
Species : Natural Orthoclase (Anorthoclase)
Variety : blue Moonstone
DESCRIPTION:
Shape & Cutting Style : Oval cabochon, polished both sides
Carat Weight : 4.478 Carat
Measurements : 11.5 x 8.1 x 5.7 mm
Color : Milky white with clear with light blue and blue adularescence
Transparency : Transparant
Hardness : 6.0
Birefringence : 005–0.006
Crystallography : monoclinic
Luster : Opalescent - Vitreous
Refractive index : 1.520-1.525
Specific Gravity : 2.56-2.59
COMMENTS :
No indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment
inequalities in flat surface
Adularescence is caused by the diffraction of light as it hits thin, alternating layers of orthoclase and albite within the gem. This produces the appearance of a floating, cloud-like, blue to white light inside the gem. A blue sheen is produced if the albite crystals are very fine.
Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:
This Milky white with clear with light blue and blue adularescence moonstone is all natural, and it's cut grade is fair to good, symmetry is fair, polish is fair , luster is good.
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